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₹ 6,544+ Direct flights to Chennai

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Chennai found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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1 Jun — 8 Jun1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 May 2026.

Sat 9/507:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Mon 11/520:40
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Deal found 27/4₹ 12,898
Sun 31/509:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Sun 7/606:30
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 30/4₹ 13,088
Wed 13/507:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Sun 17/516:45
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 29/4₹ 13,183
Tue 5/502:55
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Wed 6/514:30
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 27/4₹ 13,372
Fri 12/612:10
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Fri 19/620:40
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Deal found 28/4₹ 13,467
Wed 27/522:55
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Wed 3/613:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 29/4₹ 13,562
Fri 12/607:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Fri 19/611:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 28/4₹ 13,657
Tue 12/506:00
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 40m
Air India
Sat 16/520:40
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Deal found 30/4₹ 13,846
Tue 26/521:55
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/722:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 14,036
Tue 26/515:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Tue 2/614:30
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 28/4₹ 14,131

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 9/5

07:30-10:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Mon 11/5

20:40-23:25

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 12,898

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 23/5

07:15-10:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Wed 3/6

16:45-19:40

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 13,183

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 12/6

12:10-15:10

Nonstop3h 00m

Chennai

Fri 19/6

20:40-23:25

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 13,467
Fastest return journey

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 13/6

10:00-12:45

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Sat 20/6

20:40-23:25

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 13,562

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 6/7

02:55-05:45

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Tue 7/7

22:10-01:05

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 13,657

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 15/6

21:35-00:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Chennai

Mon 22/6

20:40-23:25

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 13,657

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 16/6

16:15-19:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Tue 23/6

20:40-23:25

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 13,657

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 19/5

07:30-10:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Tue 26/5

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 13,752

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 5/6

16:15-19:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Sat 6/6

14:00-16:55

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 13,752

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 7/5

21:55-00:45

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Fri 8/5

08:05-11:05

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 13,752

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 2 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo,Air India Express, andAir India to India by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.7
Okay
557 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
IndiGo
6.7
Okay
557 reviews
IndiGo
6.7
Okay
557 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
Air India Express
5.8
Fair
15 reviews
IndiGo
6.7
Okay
557 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,955 reviews
IndiGo
6.7
Okay
557 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
SpiceJet
4.7
Mediocre
87 reviews
IndiGo
6.7
Okay
557 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Chennai to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Chennai?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately ₹ 7,467. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around ₹ 14,396.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?

    At the moment, IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Akasa Air offer direct flights to Chennai. IndiGo is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Chennai.

  • How long is a direct flight to Chennai?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 1h 56m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Coimbatore (1h 05m), while the longest leaves from Guwahati (3h 00m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, July is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is Mumbai. A return direct flight from Mumbai to Chennai typically costs around ₹ 6,597.

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